Despite its fair share of critics, the original Galaxy Note was a successful device for Samsung. The company is continuing this streak with its latest oversized phone, the Galaxy Note II, which is selling particularly well in the company’s home turf of Korea. According to a report in MK News, Samsung has sold one million…
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S Pen-equipped Samsung Galaxy S IV launching in April?
The new rumor we’ve got suggests that the next Samsung Galaxy smartphone will be launched in April. From what we’ve heard, it will have a 5-inch full HD screen to compete with similar models offered by other handset makers like HTC, Oppo, ZTE, Huawei and Sony. However, the Korean company’s device may be slightly different…
BlackBerry N-Series leaked, again
We’ve already seen the first glimpse of the upcoming BlackBerry N-Series phones, which will combine a touchscreen with a Bold-like QWERTY keyboard. Now we have another image to show you, this one looking much better than the previous blurry shot. According to N4BB — and as we’ve heard before — RIM will call this baby…
LG Optimus G gets “Carbon-Free” certification
LG has managed to get green, Carbon Free certification for a number of its products, including the Optimus G, from the CarbonFund Foundation. The device was found to be environmentally friendly throughout the entire process, from procuring raw materials, production, distribution, use and disposal. We praise LG for taking this route and can only hope…
India’s Videocon offers 10.1-inch Jelly Bean tablet for $200
Here’s one of those tablets that could help push the whole category toward the mainstream users. The newly launched VT10 has been launched by India’s Videocon, offering a 10.1-inch tablet that runs Jelly Bean for 11,200 Rupees, the amount that translates into about $205. I would say that’s a rather good deal since this baby…
Huawei Ascend Mate shows its face, again
Once again we can see the soon-to-be-launched Huawei Ascend Mate showing its face. This time, however, it’s not being flashed by the company’s CEO, but we don’t mind. Plus we also have one of the upcoming ads to show you which highlights the phablet’s huge screen comparing it to “some other” device that has a…
Samsung offers free flip cover and TecTiles to Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S III users
Samsung is running a neat promotion on its Facebook page, inviting Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S III users to register and get something for free in return. Those willing to submit their details will get a free flip cover and set of 6 TecTiles. It’s a good idea to register with the maker of…
BLU Products’ Vivo 4.65 HD available in January for $300 sans any strings attached
BLU Products announced that its next smartphone, Vivo 4.65 HD, will start selling in January. The device will be available for $300 sans any strings attached – in other words, you don’t have to sign a single contract to get one of these. But what’s inside “one of these,” you may be wondering. The Vivo…
Samsung expands its Silicon Valley operations
Samsung is expanding its operations in Silicon Valley by investing more resources in its existing R&D centers and establishing new innovation centers. Here are the highlights: Samsung Semiconductor will build a 1.1 million square foot sales and R&D headquarters on the current site of its semiconductor and display panel businesses, north of downtown San Jose.…
Sony Xperia X (Odin) is a dual-SIM version of the Xperia Z (Yuga)?
We’ve already told you about both the upcoming Sony Xperia X (Odin) and Xperia Z (Yuga). We’re now hearing that the former is actually a dual-SIM version of the Xperia Z. But, it’s not that simple with that second SIM card demanding few design changes. Apparently, the Xperia X will be thicker, heavier and ultimately…